National Bank of Canada (NA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$227.40 +1.12 (+0.49%)

As of 07/24/2026 04:15 PM Eastern

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National Bank of Canada - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
8

Buy
3

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for National Bank of Canada in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 11 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for NA.

Consensus Price Target

C$201.08
-11.57% Downside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for National Bank of Canada, the average price target is C$201.08. The highest price target for NA is C$224.00, while the lowest price target for NA is C$180.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -11.57% from the current price of C$227.40.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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NA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/26/25 to 7/26/26	1 Month Ago 6/26/25 to 6/26/26	3 Months Ago 4/27/25 to 4/27/26	1 Year Ago 7/26/24 to 7/26/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$201.08	C$199.50	C$190.27	C$134.70
Forecasted Upside	-11.57% Downside	-10.15% Downside	-6.12% Downside	-6.86% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

NA Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

NA Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

National Bank of Canada Stock vs. The Competition

Type	National Bank of Canada	Financial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.27	2.09
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent NA News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
7/7/2026	Canaccord Genuity Group 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Hold	C$205.00 ➝ C$224.00	-1.96%
6/16/2026	Scotiabank 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Sector Outperform	C$214.00 ➝ C$222.00	+3.93%
5/28/2026	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Neutral	C$209.00 ➝ C$221.00	+8.47%
5/28/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform	C$206.50 ➝ C$203.00	-0.36%
5/28/2026	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	C$215.00 ➝ C$217.00	+6.51%
5/20/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$172.00 ➝ C$188.00	-10.23%
5/5/2026	TD Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	C$182.00 ➝ C$202.00	-1.17%
3/25/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Perform	C$193.00 ➝ C$180.00	-0.92%
3/5/2026	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$183.00 ➝ C$196.00	+3.00%
2/26/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight	C$177.00 ➝ C$183.00	-4.69%
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2/26/2026	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$175.00 ➝ C$182.00	-5.21%
2/26/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	C$177.00 ➝ C$195.00	+1.56%
2/28/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$145.00 ➝ C$140.00	+18.04%
2/27/2025	Cormark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	L. Persaud Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		C$139.00 ➝ C$137.00	+14.49%

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Should I Buy National Bank of Canada Stock? NA Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these National Bank of Canada pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

National Bank of Canada
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in National Bank of Canada:

The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.32 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
National Bank of Canada has a strong return on equity of approximately 13.77%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
With a net margin of around 16.87%, the bank demonstrates solid profitability, suggesting efficient operations and cost management.
Analysts project an earnings per share (EPS) of about 10.84 for the current fiscal year, indicating potential for growth and profitability.
The current stock price is around C$57, which may present an attractive entry point for investors looking for value in the financial sector.

National Bank of Canada
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in National Bank of Canada for these reasons:

The payout ratio is approximately 42.83%, which, while sustainable, indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, potentially limiting reinvestment in growth opportunities.
Despite recent growth, the financial services sector can be volatile, and economic downturns may impact profitability and stock performance.
As one of Canada's systemically important banks, National Bank of Canada is subject to stringent regulatory requirements, which can limit operational flexibility.
Market conditions and competition in the financial sector may pose challenges, affecting the bank's ability to maintain its current performance levels.
Investors should consider the potential for interest rate fluctuations, which can impact the bank's net interest income and overall profitability.

NA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for National Bank of Canada is C$201.08, with a high forecast of C$224.00 and a low forecast of C$180.00.

11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Bank of Canada in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" NA shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NA, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, National Bank of Canada's stock has a predicted downside of -11.57% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, National Bank of Canada's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

National Bank of Canada has been rated by research analysts at Canaccord Genuity Group, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Desjardins, Jefferies Financial Group, Raymond James Financial, Scotiabank, and TD in the past 90 days.

Analysts like National Bank of Canada more than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating score for National Bank of Canada is 2.27 while the average consensus rating score for "financial services" companies is 2.09. Learn more on how NA compares to other companies.

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National Bank of Canada (NA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

National Bank of Canada - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

NA Analyst Ratings Over Time

NA Analyst Recommendations By Month

NA Price Targets by Month

National Bank of Canada Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy National Bank of Canada Stock? NA Pros and Cons Explained

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Bull Case

National Bank of Canada
Bear Case

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National Bank of Canada (NA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

National Bank of Canada - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

NA Analyst Ratings Over Time

NA Analyst Recommendations By Month

NA Price Targets by Month

National Bank of Canada Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy National Bank of Canada Stock? NA Pros and Cons Explained

National Bank of Canada Bull Case

National Bank of Canada Bear Case

NA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is National Bank of Canada's forecast for 2026?

Should I buy or sell National Bank of Canada stock right now?

Does National Bank of Canada's stock price have much downside?

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Bull Case

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